The Little Lagoon, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
Gondolas, striped poles, and channel markers all dot the open surface of water in this image. At the center is a two-masted ship at anchor. In the distance are low islands with buildings and ships in the distance under cloudy skies.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1954/1.374
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark
Long Venice, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A sweeping panorama shows a city and shipping along the water. The left side is more minutely described as large three-story buildings hug the water's edge. Just to the right of center is a large building with several domes. Several small boats and gondolas are visible to left of center. A cloudy and blustery sky occupies the top of the image.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1954/1.391
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platem
The Riva, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1954/1.379
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint printed in black ink on wove paper
Two Doorways, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
Seen from the water's edge, a canal in the foreground curves to the right and back into space. In the ditant view, buildings with balconies and chimney pots are visible as well as a bridge that is cropped by the curve of the waterway. In the foreground, across the canal, are several arched entryways. A dark waterdoor is open and shows a man on the steps and two shadowy figures behind him framed in the doorway; a lantern hangs overhead. To the right, another arched doorway with a metal grille above faces the canal, but is closed. A small open window on the seond floor can be seen between the arched doors.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1954/1.380
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper
Two Doorways, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
Seen from the water's edge, a canal in the foreground curves to the right and back into space. In the ditant view, buildings with balconies and chimney pots are visible as well as a bridge that is cropped by the curve of the waterway. In the foreground, across the canal, are several arched entryways. A dark waterdoor is open and shows a man on the steps and two shadowy figures behind him framed in the doorway; a lantern hangs overhead. To the right, another arched doorway with a metal grille above faces the canal, but is closed. A small open window on the seond floor can be seen between the arched doors.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1954/1.381
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper
Little Venice, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
Seen from a distance with an expanse of water in the foreground, a city can be seen along the horizon line wtih towers, domes and sailing ships. Poles marking the channel stike out of the water and gondolas can be seen in the middle ground.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1955/1.122
Medium and Support
etching, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark
The Riva, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.
The Riva, No. 2, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1954/1.389
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in warm black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platem
Upright Venice, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
Seen from an elevated vantage point, a quay in the foreground with boats anchored nearby and figures talking is balanced in the upper part of the image by a view of buildings along the canals, gondolas, shipping and, just left of center a large domed church.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1954/1.388
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark
The Riva, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1955/1.125
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper
The Palaces, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A series of buildings and gondolas are seen along the edge of a canal. The emphasis on the dark tile roofs is contrasted with the play of window tracery and balconies along the facades of the building.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879-1880
Accession Number
1955/1.123
Medium and Support
etching, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark
The Pool, One of the 'Sixteen Etchings,' or the 'Thames Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A man in a cap sits in a rowboat in the foreground, his chin on his hand looking at the viewer. A number of other boats, all unoccupied, create a barrier between the man and the open expanse of the river that curves towards the left in the distance. The water's edge is congested with wooden buildings and ships, some in dry dock.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1859
Accession Number
1954/1.337
Medium and Support
etching, printed in dark brown ink on laid Japan tissue
